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FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2013 file photo, Education Secretary Arne Duncan is interviewed by The Associated Press in Washington. The Obama administration told colleges and universities Friday they can continue to use admissions to increase diversity among their students, even in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that could potentially open the door to more challenges. Duncan said Friday that a diverse enrollment, Ã?promotes cross-racial understanding and dialogue, reduces racial isolation and helps to break down stereotypes.Ã? (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Arne Duncan: ‘ideologues and extremists in our parties’ killing education reform

Steve Contorno · September 30, 2013 4:00 am

"I think what became clear this week is that [Ted Cruz] can't be president," Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, said Friday on "Morning Joe." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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Battleground Texas: Joaquin Castro says Ted Cruz ‘can’t be president’

Joel Gehrke · September 28, 2013 4:00 am

Virginia gubernatorial candidates Democrat Terry McAuliffe, left, and Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli debate Wednesday in McLean, Va. (AP/The Washington Post, Linda Davidson, Pool)

Democrats now see national implications in Virginia governor race

Steve Contorno · September 26, 2013 4:00 am

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks next to a countdown clock during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Harry Reid: Obamacare medical device tax is ‘stupid,’ Democrats oppose it, and I’ll fight to save it

Byron York · September 26, 2013 4:00 am

Democrats created Congress’ political hostage crisis over Obamacare

David Harsanyi · September 26, 2013 12:00 am

GOP attacks vulnerable Dems who refused to defund Obamacare

Rebecca Berg · September 26, 2013 12:00 am

Steny Hoyer: House Republicans haven’t even discussed compromise with Democrats

Sean Lengell · September 25, 2013 12:00 am

Democrats to Ted Cruz, GOP: ‘Enough already!’

Democrats to Ted Cruz, GOP: ‘Enough already!’

Paul Bedard · September 25, 2013 12:00 am

Obama boosts Bill de Blasio at New York fundraiser

Susan Crabtree · September 25, 2013 12:00 am

Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Fix Obamacare before people abandon it

Paul Bedard · September 24, 2013 12:00 am

Heavily Democratic constituencies -- blacks, Hispanics (in most states) and gentry liberals -- tend to be clustered in central cities, certain sympathetic suburbs and university towns, which gives Democrats enormous percentages. But Republicans are spread more evenly around the rest of the country. (Photo: Thinkstock)

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Poll: Government shutdown blame divided between Republicans and Democrats

Charlie Spiering · September 24, 2013 12:00 am

President Obama (AP/Evan Vucci)

New American isolationism the product of two wars, Obama leadership

Michael Barone · September 22, 2013 4:00 am